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Property
Why COVID-19 could put some first-home buyers in a strong position
Falling real estate prices and plunging sales volumes are bad news for property owners, but they could signal an opportunity for savvy first-home buyers.
Ask Paul: Should we invest instead of renovating our home?
"I can't work out how a renovation will do anything other than destroy my plans for a buoyant financial future," says Jackson, who is torn between a reno and investing.
How to get rent relief if you’re under financial stress
Can't pay your rent? If you have been impacted by COVID-19, the good news is that you can't be evicted for six months. Here's what you need to know.
Landlords must discount rent for small businesses under new code
Landlords will have to reduce rent for businesses affected by the coronavirus downturn, or tenants will have the right to break the lease, under a new code of conduct.
Pausing your mortgage payments could cost you $17,000
Hitting pause on your mortgage payments could get you through coronavirus hardship. But it could also add thousands of dollars to your mortgage.
Open houses and auctions are banned so what now for property?
With open houses and auctions banned under social distancing rules, and sellers retreating to the sidelines, will property sales grind to a halt?
‘Most landlords can’t afford to have no rental income’
On the eve of the government announcing help for tenants who can't pay the rent, landlords are asking for financial assistance from government, regulators and banks.
How to navigate life in an apartment building during coronavirus
Do your neighbours have to tell you if they have been exposed to COVID-19? Is it ok to keep using shared laundries? Here's how to stay safe in an apartment building during a pandemic.
Ask Paul: Can I use my teen’s $30k for mortgage and pay her interest?
Greg's 19-year-old daughter has saved $30,000. With term deposit rates so low, should he put her savings against his mortgage and pay her interest instead?
What the coronavirus downturn will mean for the property market
There's no doubt that the recent market sell-off from the coronavirus will have an impact on real estate. The question is, how large and how long.
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